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Pax grabs women’s soccer from Turner
The Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) has been granted a release from its four-year TV deal with US cable broadcaster Turner Sports after only one season and has signed a new agreement with Pax TV.
Europe set for naming rights explosion
Naming rights deals are set to take off in Europe, according to a new report published by SportBusiness Group entitled: 'How to Develop Effective Naming Rights Strategies'.
WGN enhanced with Stats
Sports information provider, Stats Inc, has signed a new deal with WGN Sports to enhance its telecasts.
IAAF chief slams US and Britain
The president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Lamine Diack has launched an attack on the organisers of the sport in the United States and Britain.
Last chance for Silverstone
The organisers of the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone have been warned that 2002 will be their last chance to get the race right.
Pertemps ends Doncaster sponsorship
UK recruitment company Pertemps has ended its sponsorship of Doncaster racetrack in Yorkshire, shortly before the Great Yorkshire Chase, of which it was sponsor.
NBA looks at cable link
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is reported to be considering an investment in a cable television channel, possibly AOL Time Warner’s CNN-SI sports channel.
BBC and ITV to go head to head?
English broadcasters the BBC and ITV could face difficult negotiations in trying to reach a deal over transmission of England’s 2002 World Cup matches, according to reports.
Brewery sponsorship cheers luge competitions
Germany’s Krombacher Brewery is to become a major sponsor of luge, following the announcement of a three-year deal with KirchSport AG.
Premier League appoints sponsorship specialist
The FA Premier League has hired sponsorship evaluation company Connexus PreciSion as its official research consultants.
ITV agrees Touring Car deal
The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) has announced a two-year broadcast deal with UK broadcaster Granada Sport.
Hockenheim set for face-lift
Extensive works to modernise the Hockenheim circuit, home of the German Formula One Grand Prix, should start next month.
LPGA signs seniors’ tour deal
The LPGA will have an official seniors' tour for the first time next year after signing an agreement with the Women's Seniors Golf Association. The age limit will be 44 and over.
Who will be UEFA Champions?
The UEFA executive committee begin a two-day meeting today in Nyon to discuss key changes to the Champions League - including which agency should market the tournament.
WTA loses sponsor
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is losing its second largest sponsor, according to reports in the US.
Pre-Senior golf tour cuts deal
The American Senior Golf Association (ASGA) has signed a USD5million (EUR5.6m) two-year broadcast and radio rights agreement with Global Affiliated Broadcasters.
China’s State TV to gain World Cup rights
China's state-run broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) is the only bidder for the World Cup rights for the country following the withdrawal of a Hong Kong-based broadcasting distributor, according to reports.
Ticket sales online for success
Organisers of next year’s Commonwealth Games are hoping for a repeat of ticket sales success when online and telephone sales start in the new year.